Around the World in 80 Clicks

Petra

Tombs, temples and theatres carved out completely in rocks, great views, secluded places, Petra has it all. Certainly ... [more]

Madaba Archaeological Park

See excavation and restoration works almost in action at the Madaba Archaeological Park where you can admire ancient, ... [more]

Madaba Mosaic churches

Several old churches in Madaba house some amazing mosaics from ancient times, some of which have become world-famous, ... [more]

Mount Nebo

Perched on a rock formation high above the plains below, Mount Nebo holds a monastery with famous mosaics, it ... [more]

Desert Castle Loop

From Amman, you can plunge into the desert and explore some of the so-called desert castles on a loop taking all ... [more]

Amman citadel

Much of Amman is a sprawling, modern city, but on top of one of the hills on which the city is built, you can ... [more]

Jerash

Jordan is full of ruins of ancient cities and lost cultures - one example is the well-preserved Roman city of ... [more]

Umm Qais

Once part of the Decapolis, Umm Qais, or Gadara as the Romans called it, is not frequently visited - but it should ... [more]

Wadi Seer

Tucked away in the backyard of Amman, Wadi Seer is a lovely valley with quiet villages, lots of children, hidden ... [more]

Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum is an area of desolate beauty, rocks pointing to the sky, natural rock bridges: a dry, barren landscape. ... [more]

Pella

Hidden in a small valley in the west of Jordan, Pella is another proof of Jordan's rich and long history. While ... [more]

Kerak

One more crusader castle in a long line of fortresses built on the long mountain range in the Middle East, Kerak ... [more]

Qalat ar-Rabad

In a landscape of rolling, green hills, towering high above valleys and surrouding villages, is the Arab castle ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from Jordan. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Asia.
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